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New-York tribune., 1887-12-12
TIE QCESIION OF DIAGEi

One of Mr.. Blainc's strongest points In ms
criticism of the message is his reference to
cheap labor. American manufacturers require
the maintenance of a protective taiif because
labor costs more here than in England If the
tariff were abolished, their only hope of COM
pcting with foreign manufacturers would lie in
effecting general reduction of wages. III
their workmen were to be paid the English ev
Continental rates Of wages, they would have to
live as European workmcn do and give up
many of the comforts and privileges to which
they have accustomed themselves. 1t would
be- as Mr.. Blaine says, nothing less than a
social and financial revolution and would in
voIve untold distress. Are American manu-
facturcrs prepared for the conflict with unions
and operatives which would be involved by a
general reduction Of wages to tho European
scale? Arc American workingmcn willing to
live as English and German artisans do and to
be content with greatly reduced wages ? These
are practical questions that underlic the whole
subject Of free trade.
At this point The frce-trade theorist, whose
rash assumptions have been accepted by the
President as canons Of economic science, inter-
yenes with the answer that the working people
would be as we'll off under the reduced schedule
because their wages would have increased pur-
chasing power. To take an Illustration fur
nished by sewing machine manager in yester-
days TRIBUNE operatives who arc receiving
SCI week here for grade of work for which
81 is paid in Scotland would be expected TO buy
as much under free trade for 81 rs they now
do under protection for S21 This may be an
extreme case, as marking the difference in
wages between the United States and England,
but the principle is known TO be true, us a
matter Of common experience among working
men, that the purchasing power of their weekly
wages greatly exceeds that of the weekly
wages paid in Europe. If the tariff be abolished
and English manufacturers arc allowed to COM
pete on even terms with home manufacturers.
wages would necessarily be heavily reduced
and the gain in purchasing power would be In
considerable, for protection has powerfully
stimulated production and brought in an era
of low pricps
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12

will probably be less easy. Whethes the church
will seek a foreigner tho next time Is unecf-
tain, bat il seems likely that an American viii
be the second choice. Mr.. Berry may be wise
in yielding to the pressure put upon him tO
stay in Wolvcrhampton. He mas certainly
gained fame through the action Of Plymouth
Church. II America has not enough attrac-
tive power to draw him from his present parish
perhaps in few years London may oiier
stronger inducements.
Full details of the attempt ~ assassInatc NJ.
Ferry arc contained in ou special cable dis
match from Paris. While the injured mans
wounds are seemingly in no danger of result
ing fatally, the latest bulletins CONCERNING him
are less favorable than the earlier ones. The
woud-be assassin, Aubcrtin appears to be
dangerous crank if he is not actually insane.
He has had varied career, having patented
many inventions, written schoOl-books, made
stained glass and been a milliner and pho
tographer OF late he is said to have been a
professional blackmailer. In some respects he
resembles Guiteau closely. His motive in at
tacking NJ. Ferry is not made clear. He claims
to be the agent of a secret society. After the
shooting he exclaimed that he had avenged
Lorraine and was happy. Whether an extcn-
sive plot against political leaders exists or
not, this occurrence will only increase the agi-
tation to which the changes in the French Coy
crnment have given rise. That is result to
be deplored, whatever the ultimate effect may
be on Nj. Ferry himself. !
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12
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raRAxn opEn, HoUsg-s-As in a Looking Glass
fvrruu uTHg,rRE-s15-Tho Wife.
MANSON AvK AND 59rusT. aud Evennr,-Msrn
mac and Monitor Cyclorana
MADISON SQUARE ETIrRArnE-s:jo-Elains
ErrRororIrAx OPERA HOUSE. .-S-The JewesA
Erpiox q AgDgv--s She.
krAR TIIEATRE-S-Romso and Juliet
BrANpARD THsArRE-s-Dorothy
ruAIIA-s-Junkerman and Boetsl.
UNIoS soUARE rugArRs--sThe Henrietta
Observation-Disclosures
fANpEi.L GALLERY, 5th-ave. and 19th-st-10 to 10
Paintings. etc
l4rtsr THEATRR-a-The Old Homestead.
i6EAsT l4rH-sr-day and ovening-rhe Five Senses
p3p-sT TABIRSAcLE.-,'hrist on Calvary.
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12

nea of railroads continue Remarkably salts
factory, and the traffic Is increasing since tho
canals tloscd, but speculation and short crops
unitc TO diminish shipments hereafter. The
shipments from Western points since July q
have been in -four and wheat equivalent to
SO935. 900 bushels this year, against
81 1854 900 for the same weeks last year; II
tho crop is smaller than last years the re-
maindcr to come forward would be smaller,
even If prices did not check exports
But wheat closes 1 Is cent higher than
week ago, corn 81 and oats IA higher, lard
n shade higher with dressed hogs lower Cot
ton is a sixteenth lower and oil IS lower,
with coffee Ia higher. The minor metals have
been booming. but sales Of best bar IRON at
81 95 are reported, of Bcsscmcr iron at SIS %,
and OF steel rails Mt S31. Persons who inquire
are not able TO learn by whom the last sale was
made. as is quite natural. But a brokers firm
openly offers rails at n price below S32 ana
small transactions little lower still are not
strange. The general average of prices Is
shade higher than it was week ago, Win the
same features prevailing; food products arc
Ettie over 90 per cent higher than July L,
while manufactured and other articles are
shade lower. 1t is of course understood that
-four. packed meats and refined sugars are not
treated as manufactured products in such COM
PARSONS.
Foreign imports last week were light, and
cvnorts above last years. For November tho
Ncw-York decline Of 1914 per cent in exports
and increase of Ga in imports would Indicate
II changes elsewhere were similar, an excess
for the month Of about $4,000, 600 In exports
besides about 100000 specie. If so the
movement of foreign capital TO this side IN
that month substantially ceased. Talk OF for
cipu stock buying is often heard, but it would
be natural if those who sell should have less
to say. Suffering in the Lehigh region has not
vet ended the strike, and the flint-glass work
crs have begun fight but in general the pros
pect of tariff agitation does not encourage
efforts for higher wages. The trade Of interior
cities is reported good for the season, but the
money market is close at many points, and the
nrcssIre of borrowers at Chicago is repre-
sentcd as unusual during the past week. Inc
exchanges since December l Indicate smiler
business than year ago at Newly ork. Dosloh'
PHILADELPHIA, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Memphls,
Galveston and San francisco, but larger at all
other Western towns
The Treasury has added but 100000 to
hank deposits. and SlOOo,ooo to the circula.
tion during the past week. The outgo oil
money to the interior continues, the banks
having lost little in spite of Treasury DIS
burscmcnts and nearby receipts. But the ap-
proach of foreign exchange to The gold import
inc point adds to the confidence that the dying
wear will pass without pinch.
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The attempt to assassinate NJ. Ferry
how Aubertin came to fail in the undertaking !:
Madame Ferry's fright. - Panama Canal shares
advanced 90 francs last week owing to the election
Of NJ. Sadi-CarnOt. who is supposed to favor NJ.
de Lesseps's lottery scheme - Prince Bismarck
is Ill al Fredrchsruhe. - The Crown Princes
throat is healing rapidly.
. DOMESTIC he Democratic members OF the Sen
ate committees were chosen. - controversy
was caused in Unversalist Church in Syracuse
by the pastors support of Georges land theories.
- A Harvard Freshman committed suicide.
r. A young white school teacher in Michigan
eloped with a negro - President Cleveland s
message was criticised IN the Norfolk Club of BOs-
ton. - Ex-Governor Smith, ofVermOnt. denied
that the Rutland railroad was to be transferred to
the Delaware and Hudson Company. - Vice.
President Kings letter OF resignation to the Batl-
more and Ohio directors made public.
CITY AND SUBUgBAN.-YOung George Gorham
Bond shot himself at the Gilsey House and died
soon af erward; q love affair the probable cause
- The Rev. Charles A. Berry declined the call
from Plymouth Church - The fall of an iron
pillar in crowded Roman Catholic chapel injured
four people. - The Rev. Hugh o. PentecOst. OF
Newark, withdrew from his church and from the
orthodox ministry. - The trusted collector of q
rich real-estate owner embezzed $4,000. -
Lawrence Barrett talked about his own aud Booths
plans for this year and next
TkE EWEATBER.-IndicatlOns for to-day: Colder
and clearing. Temperature yesterday Highest
go; lowest. 530; average, 547s0.
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12
TILE PLOT AGAINST FERRY.

Target-practice in halls of legislation is so
unusual an incident of Parliamentary govern
ment that the Importance of the attempt upon
NJ. Ferry's life will probably be exaggerated.
One week there is an exciting election in which
he is prominent candidate, and the next he
is fred upon by dastardly assassin. Super
Gcial observers will be apt to conclude that the
end of republican institutions in France is ap
preaching since faction feeling is already in
stigating deeds of murder and bloodshed. Ten
days ago fears were entertained by faint
hearted friends of the Republic lest barricadcs
should be erected in the streets and the signal
for revolution be given by Paris mob. The
attempt Of member of secret society to as
sassinate NJ Ferry will revive this feeling of
insecurity and uneasiness. The oft-repcated
moral that government in France is danger
Ously unstable will be pointed once again in
circles of London, Berlin and Paris society
where the downfall of the Republic is secretly
hoped for, if not openly plotted.
The assassins act seems TO have been ire
sponsibIe since he appeared Indifferent respect
ing the choice of victim. When he entered
the Chamber of Deputies he inquired for both
M. Goblet and NJ Ferry, and fired upon the
latter only because he was unable to find the
former. The assailants youth and irrational
bearing preclude the assumption that there
was formidable plot against NJ Ferry or that
faction feeling or political excitement insti-
gated this act. In spite of his reported dcclar-
alton that other conspiratOrs had drawn lots
for the privilege of creating scene In the
Chamber, it is probable that he was acting
without associates and that like the American
Guiteau he was in search Of notoricty. Posi-
bly, tho only serious effect Of the pistol firing
in the Chamber OF Deputies will be the advcn-
titious aid which NJ. Ferry will derive from it
In regaining political authority that has been
seriously impaired. This effect will become
more marked if the assassin succeeds in con-
vincing either the police or the Deputies that
he had accomplices and that the plot Is to be
accounted Radical family affair.
NJ Ferry, while political leader by nature
and IN exceedingly allie man-perhaps with the
single exception Of M. Clcmcnceau the
strongest man in French public life-has been
surrounded during his career with yenal asso-
ciates and stock -jobbing statesmen. For this
reason his reputation for probity and the more
robust qualities Of moral craftsmanship has
been impaired. He is tho only Republican
leader who has contrivcd TO excite the enmity
OF large classes OF the community. This cow
ardly assault upon his life may create strong
feeling Of sympathy for him and thereby
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12
THAT ENGLISH WELCOME OF THE AES
SAGE.
THE Golden CLUB WILL SET UP A CLEVELAND


SHRINE
from 4 Member Of Iariiamsat by cable to Tm Hrss~
To Convert tho United states Is indeed trlanpI
Tho lVoGen Club Will hcnceforth set up sPo.I
for tho worship Of Pres sdent ClcsciAAu 80
send him ali its publications gratis. Ioodeh iviss
free Il ade; Cleveland saved IT, such Is the 0ua~
Of the song all through England to-day.
AN ECSTASY OF JUBIIATION. But TAhE VA"~
From The Pail NAL Gazette; By cable 10 The hsresa
English free traders would bo well advised u sSl s~
moderated the ecstasy of their lublaiion oses ,ssg
don't Cicvelands message. Every wofu wien n'aa,,aeut
say in its favor Will be used Is u powerful Mr.
against the adoption OF its Recommendations nm
blame Is already barping on that sfing anu n,sls
scrupulOuS or ignorant aio American po'e 80
that they quite capable Oh manufacturing a. of
Inspiring boyle out Of the Golden Club, when ~ ,ss
All existing institutions-not even excepths -
National Liberal Club-the most lclhzrsc, p~'"'
aud impotent
MIR. BL4AINE'S FLAGlTIOUs SCHEME
Prom The Lonaon Globe by cable TO The h"d@
Mr. Cleveland seems likely to lind his sAn'
losses through edopting free trade pretty yi eyi b
balanced Inc counter programme put io',,rts d
Mr.. blaine appeals TO tho most selfish hsus 10
the working classes In tho states. He py abolish
be rid of that white elephant, the surplus, tAs
ing the Internal tobacco tax and by ~ .~s Coast
rest In fortfyng the defcneeless cies Oh tn nnoyds
This latter enterprise, he says, wonid Do.n tims
work for many thousands and at tho ss ss~tsnt do
oDlterate an embarrassing revenue 10 any mf for.
sired. A more faeitious scheme never p,,d ps,
ward TO serve party ends On any Other shrsrIOtss
is simply intiefensiblc But its having ths 'rtoIL
does not detract from Its potency ~ sh ,Ss most
weapon. Tho American masses are ior .nev srs
offered cheaper tobacco and moro of ssif
maintain tho present system tho promp@sst IN Ia sccet
interest viii, It Is to hs feared. dlspose AAssA
the immorA brihs
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12

NJ. Fallieres has found the work of forming
a Ministry too difficult and has abandoned it.
President Carnot has. now requested Senator
Tirard to try his hand. Perhaps he may be
more successful; but Cabinet formed under
such circumstances, composed as it must be
of the representatives of conflicting clements,
can hardly be expected to enjoy prolonged
lease of iife
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12

Preparations for tho convention of Repub
lican Clubs here this week are well advanced.
The gathering will possess peculiar signif-
cance. 1t is expected that every State and
Territory will be represented by delegates.
Senator Evarts is spoken of as most likely to be
made permanent chairman. His acceptance
of the position will be guarantee of the entire
success of the convention.
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12

continue their policy for protection. and VIII
guarantee you that my rarty will not need 70
resort to mud throwing Did Mr. Lamar write Mr.
Cleyclands Message?
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12

strcngthcn his political authority This WOULD
not he an nnmiNcd good.
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12

An interesting and timely talk with Chair
man Jones, of the Republican National Com
mittee. is printed in another column. Natur-
ally he has a good deal to say about the Blaine
interview, which he pronounces spontaneous
reply to the Presidents message and telling
answer to that Free-Trade tract. MIR. Jones is
confident Of Republican success and rejoices
that the issue has been so clearly made. While
he personally favored Philadelphia as the place
for the National Convention, he is satisfied
that the selection of Chicago will be generally
approved.
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12

Long Island has been the scene of another
horrible crime, not unlike many of those which
have rendered that region notorious on account
of their peculiarly repulsiye character There
seems to be little reason for doubling that Mrs.
Brewer was the victim Of her husbands brutal
rage His story that burglars entered the
house and perpetratcd tho crime has not
particle Of evidence to support 1t. The cir
cumstantial evidence against him is strong
enough TO render his fate certain should the
woman die, as appears altogether likely. The
latest verdict in murder case On Long Island
furnishes reason for hoping that crimes of this
sort will not hereafter be more numerous be-
cause Of the failure to infict due punishment
on guilty men In the past.
Mr.. Bcrrys dcclination of the call to Ply
mouth Church will be serious setback to Mr..
Bcechers congregation. That the society was
able to unite as easily as it did upon the invi-
tation to Mr.. Berry was surprise to many
who realized the diverse elements which were
drawn and held together so long by Mr..
Becchers strong personality. So emphatic was
the unanimity Of the church's action that it
seemed as IL its career of prosperity was hardly
20 be interrupted by the severe blow it had ie-
ceived. Agreement upon another minister
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12

Why should some of our officials have 1re
telephones at their housesp For what service
this courtesy an equivalent? And who are I'll
officials?
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12

Is Mr.. Depcw responsible for President Cleve-
lands Free Trade Manifestop At the recent ban
quet of the Chamber Of Commerce Mr.. Dcpew
uttered this challenge to Secretary Lamar, who
was present: II you will induce your party to
come out fiat looted for Free Trade, aud 60 before
the country upon that issue, the Republicans will
New-York tribune., 1887-12-12

On THURSDAY afternoon tho rehearsal for Mr. Thom,,.
fourth symphony Concert VIII take place In s,einw.,
Hall The programme ia as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1887-04-21
Sneezing Catarrh.

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painful inflammation extending to the throat the
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from head colds or influenza, and who live in ig-
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Sch Cora Eta, Fales, from Rockland LIST inst
with lime for coastwise port is reported out OF
time, and it is feared she has founderedat sea and
all hands persisted
The Portland daily press., 1887-04-21
BOARD.

WANTED Board for four, two gentlemen
w and two ladies', in western part Of city
private family preferred. ADDRESS 4. NJ this
Office or enquire AZ NORTH ST. 15-1
The Portland daily press., 1887-04-21

NOR SALE-Farm within one mile of Grand
u Trunk Depot, in Falmouth, and four miles
from Portland; very desirable place for one wish
ing to live in the c0u ntry in summer; fine location
Enquire of II. p. MERRILL, on the place. 12-4
harm FOR sALE-Situated In Cape Eliz-
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The Portland daily press., 1887-04-21

Stepping into a druggists store the other day,
our attention was called to something new for the
cure OF coughs and colds, which we were informed
was having wonderful success wherever tried
The druggist explained to the secret of its re-
markable, efficacy: The new preparation is a
compound Of lactart (the pure acid of milk and
derful misunderstanding power of lactart, and the
well-known soothing and healing qualities of hon
the cure of throat troubles has been tried from
time immemorial, and in the Lactart and Honey
TINS principal is found in its most effective form.
Inc taste of the new remedy is simply delightful,
and its curative effect is testified to by the thous
ands who have tried and are now using it. In a
climate like ours, where coughs and colds are so
eternally prevalent, remedy such as I.actart ana
Honey Is simply national boon. Nothing better
has ever been devised for children Says Mr.. f.
A. Blaisdell, of Boston: II desire TO add my test-
monal TO the merits of Lactart and Honey for
coughs, colds hoarseness and sore throat. 1t is a
sovereign remedy, and no family can with safety
be without bottle of Laetart and Honey in the
house"
The Portland daily press., 1887-04-21

CUMBERLAND, IS.
A Aa Court Of County Commissioners begun and
"A holden at Portland within and Tor the
County Of Cumberland, on the first Tuesday Of
January, A. ID. 1897 to wit: at a regular session
thereof held on the first Tuesday Of April. A. ID.
1887.
In the matter Of the petition Of A. " Cole and
one hundred and twenty-six others for the laying
out, locating and establishing OF a highway and
ferry landing on Portland Pier In the City OF Port
land, IN said County.
Pursuant TO the order from the Supreme Judic-
lal Court at a term thereof begun, and holden at
Portland aforesaid on the second Tuesday Of Jan
uary AID 1887, In said case. IL Is hereby ordered
will meet on Portland Pier. In Portland aforesaid,
on Tuesday, the seventeenth day Of May A. ID.
1887, at ten o'clock In the forenoon for the pur-
pose OF locating and establishing highway and
ferry landing on Portland Pier as prayed for In
said petition and as ordered by the Supreme Ju
dicial Court, and will then and there assess the
damages oecasiOned thereby, when and where all
persons and corporations interested may appear
and be heard.
And Il IS also ordered that notice be given by
causing an atested copy Of this order TO be served
upon the City Clerk of the City Of Portland and al
so by posting copies OF the same In three public
places In said city, and publishing the same three
weeks successfully In the Portland Daily PRESS,
a newspaper printed In said Portland, the FIRST OF
said publications and each OF the other notices 10
be at least thirty days before the time Of said
meeting.
Attest: Be. STONE, Clerk.
A true copy:
Attest: Be. STONE, Clerk.
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The Portland daily press., 1887-04-21
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